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Zawya
25-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi minster praises advancements in Al-Kharj food industries sector
AL-KHARJ — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef praised the Food Industries Institute's prominent role in developing and qualifying national cadres specialized in the food industry, stressing that the institute represents a key pillar in enhancing national human capacity and raising the quality and efficiency of workers in this vital sector. This came during a speech delivered by Alkhorayef at the Saudi Dairy Forum, hosted by Al-Kharj Governorate, and organized by the National Center for Industrial Development in cooperation with the Al-Kharj Chamber of Commerce. Alkhorayef noted the remarkable development witnessed by Al-Kharj Governorate in the food industry, making it one of the most prominent governorates contributing to meeting Saudi Araba's needs for dairy products and their derivatives, in addition to poultry, meat, and related supply chains. The Forum featured a keynote session titled "Towards an Integrated System for the Development of the Dairy Sector," featuring Abdullah Al-Badr, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Food Industries Institute. He emphasized the importance of integrating efforts between various entities to develop the sector, stressing the need to provide qualified national cadres who can contribute to supporting the production and distribution stages and achieving sustainability in this field. The Food Industries Institute is participating in the forum with an introductory pavilion, showcasing numerous success stories of its graduates who have proven their excellence in the food industry. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
25-04-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Alkhorayef praises advancements in Al-Kharj food industries sector
Saudi Gazette report AL-KHARJ — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef praised the Food Industries Institute's prominent role in developing and qualifying national cadres specialized in the food industry, stressing that the institute represents a key pillar in enhancing national human capacity and raising the quality and efficiency of workers in this vital sector. This came during a speech delivered by Alkhorayef at the Saudi Dairy Forum, hosted by Al-Kharj Governorate, and organized by the National Center for Industrial Development in cooperation with the Al-Kharj Chamber of Commerce. Alkhorayef noted the remarkable development witnessed by Al-Kharj Governorate in the food industry, making it one of the most prominent governorates contributing to meeting Saudi Araba's needs for dairy products and their derivatives, in addition to poultry, meat, and related supply chains. The Forum featured a keynote session titled "Towards an Integrated System for the Development of the Dairy Sector," featuring Abdullah Al-Badr, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Food Industries Institute. He emphasized the importance of integrating efforts between various entities to develop the sector, stressing the need to provide qualified national cadres who can contribute to supporting the production and distribution stages and achieving sustainability in this Food Industries Institute is participating in the forum with an introductory pavilion, showcasing numerous success stories of its graduates who have proven their excellence in the food industry.
Arab News
24-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia launches major dairy cluster in Al-Kharj
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has launched a major dairy industrial cluster in Al-Kharj, reinforcing its ambition to become the region's leading hub for dairy production and food manufacturing. Announced during the Saudi Dairy Forum in Al-Kharj — located approximately 90 km southeast of Riyadh — the initiative is a strategic component of the Kingdom's broader National Industrial Strategy. The cluster spans 1 million sq. m and is equipped with advanced infrastructure tailored to support dairy manufacturing and related industries. Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, speaking at the forum, underscored the project's role in attracting high-value investments and enhancing the Kingdom's food security. He revealed that the dairy sector reached a market size of SR22 billion ($5.87 billion) in 2024, with exports totaling SR4.8 billion and imports at SR8.9 billion. According to the IMARC Group, the market is projected to grow to $8.4 billion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8 percent from 2025 to 2033. 'This project aligns with the goals of the National Industrial Strategy to position Saudi Arabia as a regional hub for food industries,' Alkhorayef stated, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency. He said it will offer investors access to fully developed industrial land, modern facilities, storage solutions, and a comprehensive support system. In a statement on social media, Alkhorayef expressed gratitude to Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar for his patronage of the forum and for inaugurating the country's first dairy industrial cluster in Al-Kharj Industrial City. The minister noted that Saudi Arabia has achieved 129 percent self-sufficiency in dairy production, underscoring the sector's resilience and capacity for growth. Al-Kharj alone contributes over 70 percent of the Kingdom's total dairy output, supplying both local and regional markets. The new cluster is part of a broader initiative by the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones to establish specialized food industry hubs throughout the Kingdom. The project is expected to foster synergies across the value chain, including animal feed, food additives, packaging, and machinery manufacturing. The Saudi Dairy Forum, hosted by the Al-Kharj Chamber in cooperation with the National Industrial Development Center, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and agricultural stakeholders. It was held under the patronage of Riyadh Gov, Prince Faisal bin Bandar and attended by Al-Kharj Gov. Prince Fahd bin Mohammed bin Saad bin Abdulaziz. As Saudi Arabia accelerates its push to diversify the economy and achieve food security, the Al-Kharj dairy cluster stands as a milestone in the Kingdom's industrial and agricultural evolution.
